Maxine J De La Cruz, MD
Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, Division of Cancer Medicine
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2000 | University of Philippines, Manila, PHL, MD, Medicine |
| 1995 | University of Philippines, Manila, PHL, BS, Biology |
Board Certifications
| 2010 | Hospice and Palliative Medicine |
| 2009 | Geriatric Medicine |
| 2006 | Internal Medicine |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, Department of Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2011 - 2017
Other Appointments/Responsibilities
Core Faculty, Memorial Hermann, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Houston, TX, 2011 - 2011
Director, Geriatric Resource Nurse Program, Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, TX, 2010 - 2011
Honors & Awards
| 2010 | Scholarship Pen Award, University of the Philippines MSPS |
| 2009 | Young Investigator Award, Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer |
| 2000 | Outstanding Intern in Internal Medicine and Ophthalmology, Phillippine General Hospital |
| 1995 | Phi Sigma Honors Society |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Mori M, Parsons HA, De La Cruz M, Elsayem A, Palla SL, Liu J, Li Z, Palmer L, Bruera E, Fadul NA. Changes in symptoms and inpatient mortality: a study in advanced cancer patients admitted to an acute palliative care unit in a comprehensive cancer center. J Palliat Med 14(9):1034-41, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21834647.
- Delgado-Guay MO, Hui D, Parsons HA, Govan K, De la Cruz M, Thorney S, Bruera E. Spirituality, religiosity, and spiritual pain in advanced cancer patients. J Pain Symptom Manage 41(6):986-94, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21402459.
- De La Cruz M, Hui D, Thorney S, Parsons HA, Delgado-Guay M, Bruera E.. The frequency and correlates of spiritual distress among patients with advanced cancer admitted to an Acute Palliative Care Unit. Am J Hosp Palliat 28(4):264-70, 2011. PMID: 21057143.
- Hui D, Parsons HA, Damani S, Fulton S, Liu J, Evans A, De La Cruz M, Bruera E. Quantity, design, and scope of the palliative oncology literature. Oncologist 16(5):694-703, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21471275.
- Parsons HA, de la Cruz MJ, Zhukovsky DS, Hui D, Delgado-Guay MO, Akitoye AE, El Osta B, Palmer L, Palla SL, Bruera E. Characteristics of patients who refuse do-not-resuscitate orders upon admission to an acute palliative care unit in a comprehensive cancer center. Cancer 116(12):3061-70, 2010. PMID: 20564412.
- Hui D, Elsayem A, De la Cruz M, Berger A, Zhukovsky DS, Palla S, Evans A, Fadul N, Palmer JL, Bruera E. Availability and integration of palliative care at US cancer centers. JAMA 303(11):1054-61, 2010. PMID: 20233823.
- de la Cruz M, Hui D, Parsons HA, Bruera E. Placebo and nocebo effects in randomized double-blind clinical trials of agents for the therapy for fatigue in patients with advanced cancer. Cancer 116(3):766-74, 2010. PMID: 19918921.
- De La Cruz M, Hui D, Elsayem A, Palla S, Li Z, Yennurajalingam S, Bruera E. Discharge outcomes and survival of patients with advanced cancer admitted to an acute palliative care unit at a comprehensive cancer center. J Palliat Med 13(1):49-57, 2010. PMID: 19824813.
- de la Cruz M, Reddy S, Hui D, El Osta B, Walker P, Palmer JL, Bruera E. The effect of oral methadone on the QTc interval in advanced cancer patients: a prospective pilot study. J Palliat Med 13(1):33-8, 2010. PMID: 19824814.
- de la Cruz M, Parsons HA, El Osta B, Li Z, Calderon B, Palmer JL, Bruera E. Methadone initiation and rotation in the outpatient setting for patients with cancer pain. Cancer 116(2):520-8, 2010. PMID: 19924788.